37 faculty and staff members to be inducted into 25 Year Club

Nov. 24, 1999

KALAMAZOO -- Thirty-seven faculty and staff members who have
completed 25 years of continuous service at Western Michigan University
are eligible for induction into WMU's 25 Year Club at the annual
banquet Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the North Ballroom of the Bernhard
Center.

The club, which will now have 322 active and 356 retired members,
was founded in 1982 with 98 charter members.

Those eligible for induction at this year's banquet are: Nanci
M. Aalsburg, library systems specialist in University libraries;
Janice K. Argue, senior project analyst in grants and contracts;
Sue L. Barnette, assistant to the director in the School of Social
Work; John W. Benson, chairperson and professor of foreign languages
and literatures; David J. Blowers, equipment operator in physical
plant-landscape services;

Sandra J. Edwards, associate professor of occupational therapy;
Wil B. Emmert, research and program officer, Office of the Vice
President for Research; Kenneth J. Fifelski, manager of remodeling
services in physical plant; Leigh W. Fitzgerald, Jr., sergeant
in public safety; David G. Houghton, associate professor and chairperson
of the political science; Robert O. LaDuke, associate professor
of blind rehabilitation; Mark S. Liberacki, systems specialist
in the College of Arts and Sciences; Pamela G. Liberacki, associate
director of admissions and orientation;

Beatrice Sichel, professor and head of circulation and reserves
in University libraries; Janet B. Srackangast, receiving clerk
in physical plant-administrative services; Larry J. tenHarmsel,
professor of English; Victoria A. Wade, supervisor, projects/carpet
specialist in physical plant-building custodial and support services;
Klazina A. Welch, administrative assistant in industrial and manufacturing
engineering; and Rudy Ziehl, research and program officer, Office
of the Vice President for Research.

The 25 Year Club was established by the WMU Board of Trustees
as a way to recognize the valuable contributions made to the University
by its employees who have committed their careers to Western.
New members receive a 25-year service pin and framed certificate,
and they may choose from a selection of commemorative gifts. New,
active and retired members are guests of the University for the
evening.